SINGAPORE: Singapore is expanding its study islandwide to assess whether geothermal energy may be a potential source of renewable energy for the country.
About two years ago, the EMA launched exploratory studies in the northern and eastern parts of the country. These areas have been identified to hold geothermal potential based on their higher surface temperature measurements. “The comprehensive study under the will provide additional data to assess geothermal energy as a potential source of renewable energy, and identify suitable locations for the potential deployment of geothermal power plants in Singapore,” the authority added.
Geologic carbon sequestration involves injecting carbon dioxide deep underground into geological formations for long-term storage to mitigate climate change.As a small, resource-constrained country, Singapore has limited renewable energy options and imports almost all its energy needs.